Ukranian heriloom variety once feared as lost, but found again cultivated on a collective farm, hence the name.  Smooth, round fruit 18-20cm across with yellowish white, highly fragrant & sweet flesh.  Early to mature.  Ideal for cooler climates although well suited to all areas.  80-85 days.  30 seeds

Small, oval, pale orange fruit with light green stripes weighing to 450g & crisp, white flesh.  High yields.  75-80 days.  50 seeds

Heirloom, originating from Spain.  Heavily netted, round melon with white flesh.  Has rockmelon flavour with hints of banana & watermelon.  100 days.  55 seeds

Armenian heirloom dating back prior to 1840; named in honour of the Swedish sporano singer Johanna Maria Lind who travelled across the country in P T Barnum's travelling show.  Small, slightly flattened melon to 13cm across with sweet, aromatic, soft & juicy, green flesh.  Disease resistant.  Ideal for cooler climates, but does well in all areas.  70-80 days.  45 seeds

(Citrullus vulgaris)  Heirloom, used in the 19th century for making preserves, pies etc.  Round fruit 4-5kg, with firm, white flesh - (similar to the rind of a watermelon), and bright red seeds.  Long vines.  Hardy.  Stores well.  15 seeds

Heirloom originating from Armenia.  Small, round melon to 10cm across, with bright yellow skin, bright red zig zag stripes & white, highly flavoursome, semi sweet flesh produced on small vines.  Highly aromatic.  Attractive in the garden.  Well suited to hot, dry conditions.  Fruit detaches from the stem when mature.  Ideal for single serving size.  80-85 days.  55 seeds